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Imperial 16 Years Old 1995 The Un-Chillfiltered Collection
Imperial 16 Years Old 1995 The Un-Chillfiltered Collection (46%, Signatory, HHs #50324+50325, 739 Bottles, 2012) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 46% ABV, £39.95 for 70cl Score: 86/100 What they say: From Signatory’s Un-Chillfiltered range, this Imperial was distilled on the… Continue reading
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SMWS The Vaults New List Steak & Chips Tasting 03/02/2015
SMWS The Vaults New List Steak & Chips Tasting 03/02/2015 On the 3rd of February I had the pleasure of attending one of my first bought and paid for SMWS events. I had previously been lucky enough to be asked… Continue reading
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SMWS 4.202 Salt and pepper
Highland Park 27 Years Old 1986 4.202 Salt and pepper (45.1%, SMWS, Refill HH, 261 Bottles, 2015) Island single malt scotch whisky 45.1% ABV, £126 Score: 86/100 What they say: Cask No. 4.202 We found ourselves in a garden shed… Continue reading
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SMWS 44.63 Zesty, zingy and alive
Craigellachie 15 Years Old 1999 44.63 Zesty, zingy and alive (55.4%, SMWS, Refill Butt, 261 Bottles, 2014) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 55.4% ABV, £49.20 Score: 86/100 What they say: Cask 44.63 Colour: Pale straw Flavour: Light & delicate The… Continue reading
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SMWS 35.121 You make me feel (mighty real)
Glen Moray 12 Years Old 2001 35.121 You make me feel (mighty real) (57.9%, SMWS, 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel, 235 Bottles, 2014) Category: Speyside single malt scotch whisky Origin: Glen Moray Distillery Bottling:Scotch Malt Whisky Society Cask 35.121 ABV: 57.9%… Continue reading
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SMWS G3.8 Eccentric and exotic
Caledonian 35 Years Old 1979 G3.8 Eccentric and exotic (53.9%, SMWS, Refill Bourbon HH, 198 Bottles, 2014) Single grain scotch whisky 53.9% ABV, £108 buy from SMWS Score: 85/100 What they say: Cask No. G3.8 The panel found eucalyptus, earth, perfumed… Continue reading
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SMWS 73.68 Summer landscape with woods
Aultmore 16 Years Old 1998 73.68 Summer landscape with woods (55.6%, SMWS, Refill Bourbon HH, 232 Bottles, 2015) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 55.6% ABV, £54.50 Score: 85/100 What they say: Cask No. 73.68 The nose rested on foundations of… Continue reading
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Water Of Life Society Tasting 15/8 The Giving Tree Tasting 05/03/2015
Water Of Life Society Tasting 15/8 The Giving Tree Tasting 05/03/2015 From the tree we have casks and from the casks we have whisky and the whisky is good. So let us celebrate and educate how different casks impart their… Continue reading
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Glenfarclas 105
Glenfarclas 105 (60%, OB, 2015) Speyside single malt scotch whisky Glenfarclas distillery 60% ABV, £46.50 f Score: 86/100 What they say A great whisky holding all the flavours of all the Glenfarclas in one glass. Being so warming, this is… Continue reading
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SMWS 72.36 Holy moly!
Miltonduff 31 Years Old 1981 72.36 Holy moly! (44.6%, SMWS, Refill Bourbon HH, 51 Bottles, 2013) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 44.6% ABV, £169 Score: 91/100 What they say: Cask No. 72.36 Holy moly! – passion-fruit and kiwi on polished… Continue reading
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